The recent executive order targeting Perkins Coie is a troubling attack on the independence of the legal profession. As one of the country’s most respected law firms, Perkins Coie has a long history of upholding the rule of law and representing their clients with integrity. We stand with our colleagues in the legal community in rejecting politically motivated retaliation against lawyers and law firms. #ruleoflaw #legalintegrity #markowitzherbold
关于我们
Markowitz Herbold is a litigation law firm with offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City. We try high-stakes business disputes for individuals, companies, and state, local, and regional governments, to juries, judges, and arbitrators. We are known by our peers for resolving complicated and challenging cases. Our lawyers practice before state and federal trial courts across the country. We’ve earned our reputation as an “outstanding boutique firm” by delivering results: Multi-million dollar jury verdicts, successful settlements of “unresolvable” cases, and fierce defenses of difficult claims. Our courtroom savvy is widely known. Clients and even other lawyers often hire us, sometimes on the eve of trial, to take over as lead counsel or provide strategic advice. We have built a stellar reputation, and it all comes down to one simple reason – our people. Our lawyers and staff are renowned for their exceptional litigation skills, unwavering commitment to excellence, and dedicated client service. This is why our clients describe us as "singularly amazing." Markowitz Herbold stands out as one of only four firms in Oregon to achieve a prestigious Band 1 ranking by Chambers USA. Additionally, we are recognized as a Tier One firm by U.S. News & World Report. We proudly hold the 6th position on Oregon Business magazine's list of Best Companies to Work for in the medium companies category and have been honored on the Portland Business Journal's Most Admired Companies list. To learn more, visit www.MarkowitzHerbold.com.
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Markowitz Herbold PC的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 律师事务所
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- 51-200 人
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- Portland,OR
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- 合营企业
- 创立
- 1983
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- Business Litigation; 、Employment Litigation、Intellectual Property Litigation、Energy and Natural Resources Litigation、Video Game Law、Appeals、Sports and Entertainment Litigation和Government Litigation
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Markowitz Herbold continues to advocate for the rule of law by joining amicus briefs supporting Susman Godfrey LLP in its challenge to the executive order targeting the firm for its prior representation of clients. We have similarly supported Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale. We’re honored to add our voice alongside so many respected firms in defending the independence of the legal profession. #ruleoflaw #amicusbrief #triallawyers #markowitzherbold
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The wine has been poured, the appetizers devoured, and the office is (mostly) back to normal after our April 3rd Annual Open House — and wow, what a night! Our guests had a fantastic time catching up with old friends, making new connections, and celebrating a special moment with David B. Markowitz as he reconnected with longtime colleagues ahead of his retirement at the end of the year. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. Your energy made the evening unforgettable! Photo Credit: Kenton Waltz of KLiK Concepts. Serena Morones, CPA, ASA, ABV, CFE, Jennifer Murphy, CPA, CFE, CFF, Christopher J Dominic, Pam Markowitz, Kitchel Chris, Rich Busse, Kathy Busse, Jan Kitchel, Jeff Edelson #markowitzherbold
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Markowitz Herbold shareholder Anit Jindal has been named to the Portland Business Journal's 2025 40 Under 40 list, and we couldn't be more thrilled! We’ve long known how exceptional he is, and now the wider business community is recognizing it too. Anit is a brilliant litigator and appellate lawyer, and a force for good in our community. Congratulations to Anit and all the honorees! #pbj40under40 #triallawyers #appellatelaw #markowitzherbold
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Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, and we’re taking a moment to recognize all the incredible team members who support our 33 lawyers. From paralegals and legal assistants to our finance and IT teams, and everyone in between, these professionals are the backbone of everything we do. Their expertise, dedication, and behind-the-scenes magic make it possible for us to serve our clients with excellence every day. Thank you for all you do! #adminprofessionalsday #teamwork #gratitude #markowitzherbold
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The next time you're tempted to tell the court a case is non-binding, resist the urge, according to Joseph Levy. #appeals #triallawyers #markowitzherbold
You don’t need to point out the obvious to a court. You especially don’t need to belabor the point. When your opponent cites a non-binding case—say, an unpublished case, or a case from a different jurisdiction—it’s tempting to latch onto that fact. You may want to repeatedly point out to the court that the case is unpublished, or that it’s from some strange state called “New York.” (Sorry to New York practitioners.) But the judge knows that. I promise you that they haven’t mistaken a case from the N.Y. App. Div. for some case from their state’s highest court. Instead, recognize that the case exists and tackle it head-on. The court wants to see you address the case on its merits, not on its publication status or its jurisdiction. Judges trust other judges, even when they’re writing an unpublished case, and even if they’re from another state. You need to explain why the seemingly adverse ruling of this intelligent jurist is inapplicable to your case. To be clear, sometimes you have no other choice than to rely on a case’s publication status or its jurisdiction. In some scenarios, the case is truly on-point and there’s no credible way to distinguish it. (I say “credible” because every case can be factually distinguished in some way—but not all distinctions are material, and you shouldn’t burn credibility by emphasizing a frivolous distinction.) In these situations, you’ll need to explain that the case is non-binding, and why the intelligent jurist there got it wrong (without attacking their competence). But those situations are rare. More often, there is a good basis for distinguishing an unpublished or non-binding case. But if you can’t, your judge will be inclined to side with a court that has already considered the issue and come out against you. That isn’t a guaranteed outcome, of course; judges still want to decide the cases for themselves. But having precedent against you certainly puts a thumb on the scale if you can’t distinguish it. So, next time you really want to tell the court that a case is non-binding, I encourage you to suppress that instinct. Courts won’t miss your snarky parenthetical. #Appeals #LegalWriting #MarkowitzHerbold
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Are you an associate attorney navigating life at a law firm? Our own Josi Kovacs shares real talk and practical tips in her new video series. She covers everything from courtroom attire to asking partners for feedback. Follow her on LinkedIn! #associateattorneys #litigators #triallawyers #markowitzherbold
Hot take: shopping for women’s suits is even worse than shopping for jeans. Adam Starr and I had a trial together in December and we realized our thought process when picking what to wear for court was different. Like REALLY different. When I first started practicing law, it felt shallow to ask about what to wear to court as the only woman on the trial team. But trial attorneys think about how they come across to juries all the time, down to the little details. Of course we’re worried about what to wear! A couple tips for female junior associates getting dressed for court: ⏰ Be comfortable (or as comfortable as you can be.) You might be gearing up for a 13 hour day. Wear something that won’t drive you crazy. If you know you’ll tug at a skirt, wear pants. If you’re always warm, wear something breathable. You might be carrying boxes of exhibits and managing a lot of binders, so wear something you can walk and move in. 👩⚖️ Ask around. Ask other women lawyers if they have any insight on that judge or court. 🛍️ Shop for a suit before it’s dire. There’s both a ton of options (colors, patterns, trendy designs, matronly cuts, and always so much tweed) and seemingly no options at all (in your size, budget, or location). But if you keep an eye out and build up a couple go-to suits, your life will be so much easier. There’s no one size fits all, but you don’t want to spend time worrying about what you’re wearing during trial. Trust me, you’ll have plenty of other things to worry about. How do you pick what to wear to court?
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Roblox devs: “Equity” in a game isn’t a thing. If you’re not talking control, money, and IP rights, you’re not protecting your interests. Check out Adam Starr's latest post.
High Stakes Business and Technology Lawyer | Representing Startups, Video Game Developers, UGC Creators, and Innovators (posts ≠ legal advice)
Roblox devs! 🛑 Stop saying that you own "equity" in a Roblox game. 👉 Start talking about money, control, and intellectual property rights. 🚨 Newsflash: There is no such thing as “equity” in a Roblox game. I keep hearing devs say they own 70% of the equity in a game. Legally? That’s not a thing. When you “own” a Roblox game, you're really talking about three buckets of rights: 1️⃣ Control: This is who makes the calls about the direction of the game— creative, costs, management. You can contract this out however you want. 2️⃣ Revenue Share: This is the money. You can split it however — 70/30, 50/50, 99/1 — whatever your contract says. 3️⃣ IP Rights: This one’s different. You can’t say “I own 70% of the IP.” That’s not how copyright law works. If two people co-own a game’s IP? The law assumes they both own it equally, and each person can use it just about however they want, without needing permission from the other. So what does “equity” even mean? Control? Money? IP? If you’re not clear — your contract definitely isn’t. 🔥 Bottom line: Stop saying “equity.” Start talking about control, money, and IP rights.
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Markowitz Herbold is proud to join an amicus brief supporting Perkins Coie's challenge to the Trump administration’s Executive Order, which undermines the independence of legal representation. Upholding the rule of law is essential, and we stand with our colleagues who are pushing back against government overreach. #ruleoflaw #legaladvocacy #markowitzherbold
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Attorney Josi Kovacs talks about maintaining consistency and finding sparks of joy in her work. #triallawyer #associatelife #markowitzherbold
Being a lawyer is a marathon, not a sprint. Getting all the experiences I want, meeting people in my community, working on causes I’m passionate about, self-development, marketing… none of this happens without staying consistent. That doesn’t mean being rigid with my routine and habits. Instead, it means: ✨ Being intentional in how I’m showing up; ✨ Making time for things that are important to me (in and outside of work); and, ✨ Being reliable so I can be entrusted with responsibilities that let me reach my goals! So, how do you stay consistent? You have to find sparks of joy. What do you love about your job? Is it the people? The puzzles? The weird legal questions you get to solve? Whatever brings you joy, show up every day and focus on that–whatever it is. It’ll make all the other less joyful things (...billing your time, anyone?) a lot easier. As always, thanks Jonathan for your video expertise!